Forthcoming events

 We welcome visitors

Prospective new members and out of town visitors who would like to come along to any of our functions can email us at contact@shetlandwellington.org.nz,  or write to our postal address.

There are six other Shetland societies around New Zealand - in Auckland, Bay of Plenty (https://shetlandbayofplentynz.wordpress.com), Hawkes Bay, Manawatu, Canterbury and Otago – please ask if you would like contact details.

Shetland Society of Wellington members also receive more details about forthcoming Society events by email, post, or in the newsletters. Any queries can be sent to contact@shetlandwellington.org.nz .

  • Sunday 7 March

  • Annual Picnic
    Picnic from 12 noon. Games & races from 2.30pm. Fun for all ages. Bring kids - open to all.
    Date: Sun 07 Mar 2021
    Time: 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM

  • Sunday 14 March

  • Rain Day for March 7 Annual Picnic
    see details for March 7.
    Date: Sun 14 Mar 2021
    Time: 12:00 PM - 04:30 PM

  • Sunday 11 April

  • Society Afternoon - Centenary 2022 News
    Fellowship for Society members - learning about our 2022 Centenary - what is planned, and how can you help.
    Date: Sun 11 Apr 2021
    Time: 02:00 PM - 04:45 PM

  • Sunday 23 May

  • Foy - celebrating and learning about Shetland and the sea
    A family time for Society members - focus on the sea - a key feature of Shetland (and NZ) life.
    Date: Sun 23 May 2021
    Time: 02:00 PM - 04:45 PM

  • Saturday 12 June

  • Shetland Viking Dance Evening
    A relaxed evening of old time Scottish country and ballroom dancing - with live dance band Scheihallion
    Date: Sat 12 Jun 2021
    Time: 07:00 PM - 11:30 PM

  • Sunday 1 August

  • Shetland Society Lecture - NZ / Shetland links today
    Otago History student Sam Moncur reports on interviews with NZers with Shetland links - how do they keep up those links today?
    Date: Sun 01 Aug 2021
    Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

  • Sunday 19 September

  • Anniversary Luncheon and Society AGM
    Our annual luncheon to celebrate our Society, plus a brief and interesting Annual Meeting - to report on the past year and elect leaders for the coming year. Luncheon is catered by The Pines, and our extensive Society Library will be available to browse and borrow from.
    Date: Sun 19 Sep 2021
    Time: 12:30 PM - 04:35 PM

  • Sunday 7 November

  • The Magic of Shetland
    Presentation of a number of magic places and experiences for those who are visiting Shetland.
    Date: Sun 07 Nov 2021
    Time: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

  • Sunday 5 December

  • Society Christmas Tree
    An afternoon of fellowship and fun for all ages. Something for everyone, including a visit from Father Christmas. Bring your grandkids, neighbours' kids, your own children - say Merry Christmas to others in the Society - join in a beautiful afternoon tea, and see out 2021.
    Date: Sun 05 Dec 2021
    Time: 02:00 PM - 04:45 PM